[Swprograms] Spin - CBC, Sunday Edition

Spin has been a nice addition to the Sunday Edition, and tomorrow's show looks interesting: Sunday morning, this show is on: Episode 5: Spinning warhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/background/spincycles/index.html Governments have long relied on stagecraft, spin and other tools of public relations to sell

[Swprograms] OT MC Escher - was Tracking down Dutch Horizons

I was a big fan of Escher growing up, in part as I was a Math major. After graduating from a University in Ottawa, I chanced to learn that the National Gallery has (had?) the largest collection of his works, and that he used to summer in New Brunswick. Too cool ef

Re: [Swprograms] So what are people listening to nowadays? And how are you listening?

I just ordered the C.Crane FM unit, and hope to use it not only for Internet access to international broadcasters, but for a couple of my other favourites as well: KGO-810 is good but I worry that when IBOC comes on, my reception willl deteriorate. I enjoy John Rothman and Bernie Ward here;

Re: [Swprograms] New on CBC Radio One: Spark -- weekdays 1130 local time (except Newfoundland)

I did listen to it thanks to Richard's reminder and it was promising. I look forward to the next edition... ef On 06/09/07, Richard Cuff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Correcting: Spark airs Wednesdays only, not all weekdays. ___ Swprograms mailing

[Swprograms] Roger Broadbent?

I think that is his name -- Aussie broadcaster. I hate to ask a queston I should be able to resolve easily myslef, but I am unable to complete searches for some reason. My question: What show(s) does Roger Broadbent host? I just received an MP3 player and would love to download something with

Re: [Swprograms] Slightly OT: Re: Grace Digital wifi radio $159 at Best Buy (USA)

I am waiting for the reviews and intend to get one shortly . . . meanwhile I continjue to enjoy international broadcasters via my MP3 player ef On 08/04/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone else here own a wifi radio? Which one do you have? I have a Com One Phoenix.

Re: [Swprograms] Fwd: Quirks Newsletter Update

maybe they are all in mourning about Sheilagh's impending Last Day (Friday) before a hiatus*. Even cbc.ca is down . . . ef Vancouver, across the street from Sheilagh's HQ * count me in the minority who cannot her abide her style. Now, I'll listen to Sounds Like Canada without her grating

[Swprograms] OT Linux

it sounds to me like Linux might be a good way to go to listen to Our Favourite Broadcasters -- can anyone suggest a good route to go (books, URLs, etc.) to learn about how to adapt to Linux on my spare PC? In a perfect world I would use this PC to connect me to SW Programs via my various MP3

Re: [Swprograms] OT: XM/Sirius -- have they complied with FCC requirements? WSJ article

I have been enjoying (right word) my M's lose over and over this year but the best sports on teevee, or live, for my money are volleyball and tennis in radio news, I did the BBC WS poll this week and told them their sports shows were utterly unimportant to me ef Vancouver And to be

[Swprograms] my new WiFi

greetings I decided to go with the flow and ordered the C.Crane WiFi. It arrived in 4 days (they said 2 weeks!) and so far I am enjoying it. Except for one thing. I now have WAY too much choice . . . ef Vancouver ___ Swprograms mailing list

[Swprograms] OT Jean Shepherd

I am reading a fine book about radio* and have become curious about Jean Shepherd. I would love to hear some of his overnight shows but my limited searchin has come up empty. Any ideas on where to find some of his old stuff? thanks ef * it's mostly limited to US radio, and covers such topics

[Swprograms] radio review

from the wonderful Cool Tools site, this review http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/003464.php starts out like this Best portable, shortwave receiverhttp://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/003464.php 01-14-09 Sony Shortwave Radio http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/003464.php The

Re: [Swprograms] Happy 10th anniversary to the swprograms list

happy 10th I just love this list 88s then ef Vancouver BC ___ Swprograms mailing list Swprograms@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swprograms To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to

[Swprograms] HD Radio -- NY Times

interesting article http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/09/technology/personaltech/09pogue.html?_r=18dpc starts Q: How do you make an HD radio executive bang his head against the wall? A: Ask him, “What’s HD radio?” The HD radio alliance has spent millions of dollars on promotion, ads and

Re: [Swprograms] OT: PBS World Focus

also OT but different: our local cable has BBC WS on 36, with NO closed captioning whatever. For a short period each day, CBC Newsworld on 26 simulcasts (identical program, no lag even), and they DO have complete CC. Why would this be? I spend a lot of time with teevees on CC (at the gym, and

[Swprograms] baseball and captioning OT

as both these topics have arisen here, the NY Times has a good story about the Mets teevee captioner (captioneer?) http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/21/sports/baseball/21caption.html?ref=baseball ef Vancouver PS: I have been struck with laughter over the two additional home plate umps in

[Swprograms] 10 travel gadgets under $50

nice list -- towards the bottom is a Grundig mini-SW radio ef http://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/21/top-10-travel-gadgets-under-50/#more-871 *9. *The most important gadgets, in my opinion, are not those that let us travel more easily but those that let us connect with other

Re: [Swprograms] OT: end of a mini-era

doh! My mistake -- I'm new to the metric system, only using it since the 1970's and all . . . I will eventually adapt 250,000 km more like it 2009/11/19 Ted S. fe...@hughes.net On Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:15:26 -0800, in shortwave Eric Floden eric.f99...@gmail.com wrote: My '87 Tercel Wagon

[Swprograms] Canadian election leaders' debate tonight CKZU-6160

The debate will be live on radio one from 1900 to 2100 EDT 12 April, so should be on both the SW stations on 6160 (BC NL), for federal elction 2 May signed voting early and often ___ Swprograms mailing list Swprograms@hard-core-dx.com

[Swprograms] program of interest? ABC Listening for pleasure - The radio work of Tony Barrell

I don't know this person but the writeup is intriguing; MP3 loaded up to take along on my road trip which starts tomorrow . . . SW content as he was no doubt heard there in the 1970s and later http://www.abc.net.au/rn/360/stories/2011/3227437.htm A tribute to the work of outstanding features

[Swprograms] Still At Sea

hi every now and then I hear a documentary that I think is superb -- maybe just because it took place nearby. An account of the sinking of the Queen Of The North, at Hartely Bay BC in 2006 http://www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/episode/2013/05/08/still-at-sea-the-queen-of-the-north/ ef Vancouver

[Swprograms] lesser known podcasts

I found this list interesting http://www.theguardian.com/culture/gallery/2014/jan/18/10-best-lesser-known-podcasts-miranda-sawyer#/?picture=427274148index=9 ef Vancouver ___ Swprograms mailing list Swprograms@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [Swprograms] Podding Along - Issue 13

thanks, John, I am LOVING these and using them with great satisfaction . . .. ef Vancouver BC On 2 September 2014 16:27, John Figliozzi jfigl...@nycap.rr.com wrote: These are some podcasts from international and public radio sources that I've found particularly interesting and edifying as

Re: [Swprograms] Bob's Backyard BBQ Radio Show On Shortwave

Nice signal and good music in eastern Ontario...tnx EricF Golden Lake ON Sony Sw7600GR Barefootin On Sep 9, 2017 7:37 PM, "Paul B. Walker, Jr." wrote: > The show is on WRMI 7780 right now. check it out if you get a chance > tonight. (till 0200UTC Sunday

[Swprograms] As It Happens turns 50

Some good listening here. I laughed at 76/12/31 https://www.cbc.ca/radiointeractives/asithappens/50-years-of-as-it-happens ___ Swprograms mailing list Swprograms@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swprograms To